Hackers have started attacking Apple devices with a virus called KeRanger which locks users out of their files until they pay one bitcoin, coming to about £280 ransom. They have been reported to have infected a number of Mac products. Ransomware has been targeted at Microsoft Windows users for a long time, making this the first time attack on Apple product users.
The Malware which remains dormant for a couple of days after infecting the computers eventually encrypts and makes the files inaccessible. Users downloaded the now Ransomware as they installed a the Popular Transmission software used to transfer data on BitTorrent. For the full article click here
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